New Jersey A3979 mandates health insurance coverage for lipedema treatment.

New Jersey A3979 requires health insurers to cover expenses for lipedema treatment, including compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, medical nutrition therapy, mental health care, medically necessary lipectomies, and related appointments. The bill applies to various health insurance entities, including health, hospital, and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and health benefits plans. It mandates that insurers provide detailed explanations if they deny coverage and prohibits denials based solely on photographs.

New Jersey A3979 mandates health insurance coverage for lipedema treatment.

New Jersey A3979 requires health insurers to cover expenses for lipedema treatment, including compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, medical nutrition therapy, mental health care, medically necessary lipectomies, and related appointments. The bill applies to various health insurance entities, including health, hospital, and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and health benefits plans. It mandates that insurers provide detailed explanations if they deny coverage and prohibits denials based solely on photographs.